Calvary
noun pl. calvaries
- Bible the place near Jerusalem where the crucifixion of Jesus took place: Luke 23:33, Matt. 27:33
- an outdoor representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
- any experience involving intense pain or anguish
See Calvary in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kălˈvə-rē, kălˈvrē) also Gol·go·tha (gŏlˈgə-thə, gŏl-gŏthˈə)
A hill outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
also cal·va·ry (kălˈvə-rē)
noun pl. Cal·va·ries also
cal·va·ries - A sculptured depiction of the Crucifixion.
- calvary A great ordeal.
Learn more about Calvary
link/cite
print
suggestion box